James Bickers
Biggleswade,Bedfordshire
Summary
Encouraging Sales Manager with over 18 years experience in corporate and independent agency.
Analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
Independently generated over £500,000 in sales fees over a four year period along with additional income streams generating an additional £40,000 of income through conveyancing referrals and mortgage services.
With previous experience to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and performance.
Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Sales Manager
Lane and Browns
Sandy, Bedfordshire
09.2020 - 01.2025
- Directed sales operations for four years as Residential Sales Manager
- Achieved £500,000 sales revenue independently over four years
- Introduced additional income stream of £40,000 over four years through mortgage referrals and Conveyancing services
- Introduced new products, services to increase customer engagement
- Enforced branch compliance with audit and regulatory procedures
- Oversaw development and execution of marketing campaigns to increase branch visibility and brand recognition
- Attracted new business
- Guided homebuyers and sellers through process of sales.
- Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
Senior Property Consultant
Country properties
Biggleswade & Royston, Central Bedfordshire
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Achieved 1.25% fee adjustment for Biggleswade and Royston branches as Senior Property Consultant
- Arranged appointments between buyers and sellers
- Generated lists of properties that were compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources
- Property Valuations and Listings
- Analysed property market trends to establish accurate and competitive pricing for listed properties
- Developed networks of Solicitors, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred
- Led initiatives to improve Royston branch performance as Senior Property Consultant
Branch Manager
Connells
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Turned failing branch into profit making with average running cost of £33,000 month
- Directed daily branch operations, leading team to exceed monthly sales goals
- Maintained high level of employee morale to minimize turnover and maximize customer satisfaction
- Implemented corporate culture through reinforcement of quality service and teamwork
- Highest fee sales fee in area average across ten branches 1.5%
Residential Sales Manager
Connells
Letchworth, Hertfordshire
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Promoted to branch manager in WGC
Assistant Branch Manager
Mather Estate Agents
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Identified new business opportunities for increased market share.
- Improved branch efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
- Partnered with Branch Manager to devise effective operational strategies.
Property Sales Negotiator
Taylors
Sandy, Bedfordshire
06.2008 - 08.2013
- Demonstrated award-winning negotiation skills within property sales sector
- Achieved best-performing negotiator status in Bedfordshire area spanning 12 property branches
- Achieved promotion to Lister within nine months
- Devised targeted marketing strategies to enhance property visibility and attract potential buyers
- Guided prospective buyers on property viewings while delivering relevant and engaging information
- Generated new business with proactive outreach to prospective clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture & Spacial Design
HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Hatfield09.2009
Skills
- Sales professional
- Sales Development
- Business Development
- Work Prioritization
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Interviewing and Hiring
- Team Player
- Complaints Handling
- Approachable
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Key Performance Indicators
- Customer Relationships
Timeline
Residential Sales Manager
Lane and Browns
09.2020 - 01.2025
Senior Property Consultant
Country properties
08.2019 - 08.2020
Branch Manager
Connells
01.2018 - 08.2019
Residential Sales Manager
Connells
08.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Branch Manager
Mather Estate Agents
06.2013 - 08.2017
Property Sales Negotiator
Taylors
06.2008 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture & Spacial Design
HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
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